December 19, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bogdan BogdanovicSGDec 19OutBogdanovic (ankle) is a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Trae YoungPGDec 19OutYoung (ankle) won’t be available for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers after he was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocol, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
De’Andre HunterSFDec 14OutHawks general manager Travis Schlenk said Tuesday that Hunter (wrist) is “two to three weeks away” from returning to game action, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Solomon HillSFDec 8OutThe Hawks announced Wednesday that Hill suffered a right hamstring tear in Sunday’s 130-127 loss to the Hornets that will require season-ending surgery.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderPGDec 19Day-To-Day
Romeo LangfordSGDec 19Day-To-Day
Brodric ThomasGDec 18OutThomas entered health and safety protocols Saturday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Sam HauserSFDec 17Out
Juancho HernangomezFDec 17OutHernangomez joined health and safety protocols Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Grant WilliamsPFDec 17OutWilliams is in the COVID-19 protocols and won’t play Friday against Golden State, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Al HorfordCDec 17OutHorford is out for Friday’s game against the Warriors and is in the COVID-19 protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Jabari ParkerPFDec 16OutParker has been placed in COVID-19 protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nic ClaxtonPFDec 19Day-To-Day
Blake GriffinPFDec 18Day-To-DayGriffin dealt with knee tightness in the second half of Saturday’s loss to the Magic, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCDec 18OutSharpe has entered health and safety protocols, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGDec 18OutIrving (not injury related) was placed into the league’s health and safety protocol Saturday morning, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Kevin DurantPFDec 18OutDurant has entered the league’s health and safety protols and will not play in Saturday’s matchup with the Magic, Greg Logan of Newsday reports.
Bruce BrownSFDec 14OutBrown was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
James HardenSGDec 14OutHarden has entered health and safety protocols and is out Tuesday against the Raptors, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
James JohnsonPFDec 14OutJohnson entered health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Jevon CarterPGDec 14OutCarter entered health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
DeAndre’ BembrySGDec 14OutBembry entered health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
LaMarcus AldridgeCDec 14OutAldridge will miss Tuesday’s game against Toronto due to health and safety protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Paul MillsapPFDec 13OutMillsap (COVID-19) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against Toronto, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Joe HarrisSFNov 29OutCoach Steve Nash said Monday that Harris will undergo left ankle surgery, but he is expected to return this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Matt ThomasSGDec 18OutThomas (COVID-19 protocols) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Lakers.
Derrick Jones Jr.SFDec 18OutJones (COVID-19 protocols, conditioning) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Lakers.
Ayo DosunmuSGDec 16OutDosunmu (COVID-19 protocols) isn’t expected to return until after Christmas, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Alize JohnsonFDec 16OutJohnson (COVID-19 protocols) will remain out past Christmas, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Zach LaVineSGDec 16OutLaVine (COVID-19 protocols) isn’t expected to return until after Christmas, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Troy Brown Jr.SFDec 12OutBrown was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFOct 29OutWilliams (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist from an injury sustained during Thursday’s matchup with the Knicks and is expected to miss four-to-six months.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dylan WindlerSGDec 18Day-To-Day
Evan MobleyCDec 18OutMobley entered the NBA’s health and safety protocol Saturday morning, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Isaac OkoroSFDec 16OutOkoro (undisclosed) has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
Collin SextonPGNov 19OutSexton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left meniscus tear, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Frank NtilikinaPGDec 19Out
Josh GreenSGDec 19OutGreen was placed in the NBA Covid protocol Sunday morning, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Eugene OmoruyiSFDec 18Out
Reggie BullockSFDec 18Out
Willie Cauley-SteinCDec 18OutCauley-Stein (personal) is out Sunday against the Timberwolves.
Sterling BrownSFDec 18OutBrown (foot) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Luka DoncicPGDec 15OutDoncic (ankle) will remain out Wednesday against the Lakers and Sunday against the Timberwolves, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron GordonPFDec 19Day-To-Day
JaMychal GreenPFDec 18OutGreen (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Nets.
Markus HowardPGDec 17OutHoward sprained his left knee during Denver’s loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Bol BolCDec 17Out
Michael Porter Jr.SFNov 29OutPorter (back) will undergo surgery Wednesday on his lower back, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
P.J. DozierSGNov 24OutDozier (knee) suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Trail Blazers and is out indefinitely, Brendan Vogt of The DNVR.com reports.
Jamal MurrayPGSep 23OutMurray (knee) is progressing in his rehab from a torn ACL but remains without a timetable, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jerami GrantSFDec 17OutGrant will be re-evaluated in six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Friday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Kelly OlynykPFNov 11OutOlynyk will be sidelined for at least the next six weeks due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Chris SmithSFNov 8OutSmith (knee) didn’t take the court Saturday in the G League Motor City Cruise’s 140-117 win over the Cleveland Charge.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Andrew WigginsSFDec 19Day-To-Day
Otto Porter Jr.SFDec 19Day-To-Day
Andre IguodalaFDec 19Day-To-Day
Draymond GreenPFDec 19Day-To-Day
Klay ThompsonSGDec 17OutThompson (Achilles) is targeting a return to the court in January, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Jordan PooleSGDec 17OutPoole is in the COVID-19 protocols and is out for Friday’s game against the Celtics, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
James WisemanCDec 6OutWiseman (knee) still hasn’t resumed scrimmaging and continues to be limited to individual work, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Armoni BrooksSGDec 18Day-To-Day
Jalen GreenSGDec 17OutGreen (hamstring) is out Saturday against the Pistons, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Kevin Porter Jr.SGDec 17OutRockets head coach Stephen Silas said Wednesday that Porter (thigh) isn’t expected to return to game action before Jalen Green (hamstring) or Danuel House (ankle), Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
John WallPGNov 29OutCoach Stephen Silas said Monday that Wall is working into game shape as discussions continue regarding the guard potentially taking the court for the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malcolm BrogdonPGDec 16Day-To-Day
T.J. McConnellPGDec 7OutMcConnell underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and is expected to miss several months, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
T.J. WarrenSFDec 5OutWarren (foot) was spotted taking part in shooting drills during Sunday’s practice, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports. “It’s huge for team morale, it’s huge for him,” teammate Caris LeVert said of Warren’s presence at practice. “He’s had a long journey back, and we can’t wait for him to continue to get healthy.”

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCDec 19Day-To-DayClippers head coach Tyronn Lue said after Saturday’s 104-103 loss to the Thunder that Hartenstein (ankle) is uncertain to play Monday against the Spurs, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Paul GeorgeSGDec 18OutGeorge (elbow) is out Saturday against the Thunder, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Marcus Morris Sr.SFDec 18OutMorris is entering the league’s health and safety protocols and will miss Saturday’s matchup with the Thunder as a result, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Serge IbakaCDec 14OutIbaka was in close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for the start of the Clippers’ road trip Wednesday against the Jazz due to health and safety protocols, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Jason PrestonPGOct 7OutPreston (foot) underwent surgery Thursday and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Kawhi LeonardSFOct 2OutLeonard (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL, Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kent BazemoreSFDec 19OutBazemore has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocol, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Trevor ArizaSFDec 19OutAriza (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Bulls.
Malik MonkSGDec 19OutMonk (COVID-19 protocols) is out Sunday against the Bulls.
LeBron JamesSFDec 19Day-To-DayJames (abdomen) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Bulls.
Anthony DavisPFDec 18OutDavis (knee) suffered a sprained MCL during Friday’s game against the Timberwolves and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Austin ReavesSGDec 17OutReaves was placed in health and safety protocols Friday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kendrick NunnGDec 17OutNunn (knee) has entered health and safety protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Dwight HowardCDec 16OutHoward (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Minnesota, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Avery BradleyPGDec 16OutBradley entered the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Talen Horton-TuckerSGDec 14OutHorton-Tucker entered health and safety protocols Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ziaire WilliamsSGDec 19OutWilliams (ankle) was placed into the NBA’s Covid protocol Sunday morning, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Brandon ClarkePFDec 18OutClarke (knee) is out for Sunday’s matchup against the Trail Blazers.
Santi AldamaPFDec 18OutAldama (calf) is out Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
Sam MerrillSGDec 15OutMerrill (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Ja MorantPGDec 8OutMorant (knee) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Markieff MorrisPFDec 19OutMorris (neck) is out Sunday against the Pistons and is without a clear timetable for return.
Tyler HerroPGDec 19Day-To-DayHerro (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Pistons.
Marcus GarrettSGDec 19Day-To-DayGarrett (eye) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Pistons.
Jimmy ButlerSFDec 19OutButler (back) is out Sunday against the Pistons.
Caleb MartinSFDec 16OutMartin (COVID-19 protocols) is out Friday against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports
Bam AdebayoCDec 7OutAdebayo underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks.
Victor OladipoSGNov 13OutOladipo (quadriceps) remains out for Saturday’s game in Utah and is without a timeline for making his season debut, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rodney HoodSGDec 19Day-To-Day
Khris MiddletonSFDec 18OutMiddleton (knee) is out Saturday against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Bobby PortisCDec 16Out
Donte DiVincenzoSGDec 14OutDiVincenzo (ankle), who was expected to debut Wednesday against the Pacers, is listed as out due to health and safety protocols.
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFDec 14OutAntetokounmpo has entered the leagues’ COVID-19 health and safety protocols and has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers.
Wesley MatthewsGDec 11OutMathews has entered health and safety protocols and will not play Sunday against the Knicks.
Brook LopezCDec 2OutLopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony EdwardsSFDec 18OutEdwards (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.
Taurean PrincePFDec 17OutPrince entered health and safety protocols Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tomas SatoranskySGDec 19OutSatoransky will miss Sunday’s game against Philadelphia due to personal reasons, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Zion WilliamsonPFDec 16OutWilliamson (foot) received an injection in his injured right foot to promote healing and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Kira Lewis Jr.PGDec 9OutLewis suffered a season-ending torn ACL and Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee during the second quarter of Wednesday’s contest against the Nuggets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Daulton HommesSFDec 1OutHommes (leg) won’t play Wednesday against the Mavericks and will remain sidelined indefinitely.
Didi LouzadaSFNov 19Out

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Derrick RosePGDec 19Day-To-Day
Miles McBridePGDec 18OutMcBride has entered the league’s health and safety protocals and will not be available for Saturday’s matchup with the Celtics, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Immanuel QuickleySGDec 17OutQuickley entered health and safety protocols Friday.
RJ BarrettSGDec 16OutBarrett (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Quentin GrimesSGDec 16OutGrimes (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Obi ToppinPFDec 16OutToppin (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Kevin Knox IISFDec 16Out
Luka SamanicPFDec 13Day-To-DaySamanic did not play in Westchester’s loss to Delaware on Sunday due to a left foot injury.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wendell Carter Jr.CDec 19Day-To-Day
Cole AnthonyPGDec 19Day-To-Day
Mo BambaCDec 17OutBamba (ankle) entered health and safety protocols Friday.
Moritz WagnerCDec 17Out
Terrence RossSGDec 17OutRoss has entered into the NBA’s health and safety protocol and subsequently won’t play Friday against the Heat, Dan Savage of the Magic’s official site reports.
R.J. HamptonPGDec 17Out
Ignas BrazdeikisSFDec 16OutBrazdeikis has entered into the NBA’s health and safety protocol Thursday night and subsequently won’t play Friday against the Heat, Dan Savage of the Magic’s official site reports.
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGDec 12OutCarter-Williams (ankle) remains out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers.
E’Twaun MooreGDec 12OutMoore (knee) is listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers.
Markelle FultzPGDec 10OutFultz went through his first full practice Friday since he suffered a devastating ACL injury in his left knee last season, Evan Dunlap of OrlandoPinstripedPost.com reports.
Jalen SuggsSGNov 30OutSuggs (thumb) will not undergo surgery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Jonathan IsaacPFNov 26OutMagic president Jeff Weltman said Friday that Isaac is making “great, steady progress,” but the forward isn’t yet at the point in his rehab program where he’s been cleared to take contact in on-court drills, J. Michael of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Danny GreenSFDec 19Day-To-DayGreen is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans with a hip injury.
Grant RillerGDec 18OutRiller (shoulder) will be waived by the 76ers, with the transaction expected to be official Sunday, Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Jaden SpringerGDec 18Out
Tyrese MaxeyPGDec 18Day-To-DayMaxey (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Pelicans.
Joel EmbiidCDec 18Day-To-Day
Furkan KorkmazSGDec 18OutKorkmaz (illness) is out Sunday against the Pelicans.
Georges NiangSFDec 15OutNiang (COVID-19 protocols) will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Miami, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Abdel NaderSFDec 19OutNader (knee) is out Sunday against the Hornets.
Devin BookerSGDec 18OutBooker was a full participant in Saturday’s practice, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Frank KaminskyPFDec 5OutKaminsky was seen taking part in stationary shooting drills during Sunday’s practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Dario SaricPFJul 7OutSaric suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis Smith Jr.PGDec 18Day-To-DaySmith (knee) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
CJ McCollumSGDec 15OutMcCollum (lung) is making progress and will be re-evaluated in a week, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Cody ZellerCDec 11OutThe Blazers revealed Saturday that Zeller has suffered a small right patellar fracture and will be reevaluated in one week.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Richaun HolmesCDec 18OutHolmes (eye) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Spurs.
Davion MitchellPGDec 17OutMitchell (COVID-19 protocols) is out Friday against the Grizzlies, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Alex LenCDec 17OutLen (COVID-19 protocols) was ruled out for Friday’s game against Memphis, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
De’Aaron FoxPGDec 17OutFox (COVID-19 protocols) was ruled out for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Louis KingPFDec 16OutSacramento placed King in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Terence DavisSGDec 15OutDavis has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFDec 15OutBagley has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to the league’s health and safety protocols.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach CollinsPFDec 15OutCollins said Tuesday that he’s avoided any setbacks in his recovery from the left ankle surgery he underwent over the summer, but he remains without a definitive target date to make his season and Spurs debut, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. “Just whenever I’m ready, whenever I’m feeling good,” Collins said, when asked when he might be available to play. “I haven’t played for so long, conditioning and getting the rhythm back is where I am right now.”

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dalano BantonPGDec 18OutBanton was placed in health and safety protocols Saturday, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Pascal SiakamPFDec 18Out
Khem BirchCDec 18OutBirch (knee) is out Saturday against the Warriors, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
David JohnsonPGDec 14Out
Goran DragicPGNov 28OutDragic will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malik FittsFDec 19Day-To-Day
Udoka AzubuikeCDec 7OutAzubuike (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rui HachimuraPFDec 11Out
Thomas BryantCDec 6OutBryant (knee) is expected to begin practicing with the Wizards within the next two weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

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